Forensic Neuropsychologist Assessment Service

Forensic Neuropsychology is a specialist area of neuropsychology. A forensic neuropsychological evaluation involves the application of neuropsychological principles in a forensic setting. This forensic setting includes both civil and criminal litigants and the purpose of the assessment is to address legal issues. Within Victoria, a number of neuropsychological assessments are funded through Legal Aid. Funding for legal aid is often considered if the solicitor forms the view that the applicant’s psychological or psychiatric state: Directly relates to the proposed plea AND Provides substantial exculpatory material likely to lead to a significantly reduced sentence AND Is material that cannot be presented to the court without obtaining the report.

Neuropsychological assessment service: forensic neuropsychologist service, court report and expert witness service

Neurodynamics provides a comprehensive forensic neuropsychological testing and neuropsychological assessment service. Such an assessment requires collection of multiple sources of information in order to reduce the degree of potential error. Norm based neuropsychological testing is the backbone of the assessment. Response bias and role enactment assessment may also need to be considered. In many instances, a forensic neuropsychological assessment has to be conducted within an institutional setting.

A neuropsychological assessment report provides legal counsel with a straightforward and objective understanding of how a person’s underlying cognitive, behavioural and emotional function may have contributed to the offending behavior. Specialist undertanding of brain-behavior relationships and use of scientifically-validated neuropsychological principles and clinical methodology allow for solid and clear opinions to be formed. In many instances, neuropsychological expert testimony is also required in criminal case.

Neuropsychological assessments are provided within prision as required.

Specialist areas of expertise include: